NEW EPISODE · OCTOBER 12, 2026 · EP 646
646 EPISODES SUBSCRIBE →
Vol. V · No. 646Tuesday Edition
Righteous MediaSince 1776. Est. 2019

Episode 7

Rachel Maddow, War with Iran, The Borg of

MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow ( @Maddow ) joins Angry Americans and Paul Rieckhoff ( @PaulRieckhoff ) for a fascinating and intimate conversation like you’ve never heard.

The Brief

→ Four things from today’s episode
01

Why Ken Paxton’s corruption and infidelity. not his wardrobe — are what Texas voters actually can’t stomach

02

Trump calling his own Senate candidate “a pain in the ass” o. Trump calling his own Senate candidate “a pain in the ass” on a rally stage, and why he owns this race completely

03

The 1.7 million Texas veterans and 16% independent voters wh. The 1.7 million Texas veterans and 16% independent voters who could decide whether Texas tilts

04

Stuart Stevens on the “cyclospora lettuce” theory of Trump’s politics. when you’re the problem, don’t double the dose

MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow (@Maddow) joins Angry Americans and Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) for a fascinating and intimate conversation like you’ve never heard. Maddow talks candidly with her old friend Rieckhoff about America’s possible war with Iran, what it’s like interviewing the 2020 candidates, her unusual first car, her expertise in mixology, and whether or not she’ll ever run for elected office. She takes us inside her early days of radio at Air America, through her time as an AIDS activist and shares what really makes her happy. It’s a timely, candid and extended interview with one of the most important and most fascinating people in America.

Rieckhoff breaks down rising tensions with Iran, John Bolton’s agenda in the Middle East, and all the places in the world America is fighting wars that you might not know about. It’s the latest episode of the groundbreaking new political podcast that was recently featured in Variety Magazine and is making waves nationwide. Listen now and step inside an innovative and entertaining show that takes you behind the media and politics at the highest levels.

This episode of Angry Americans is sponsored by TalkSpace. We all need someone to talk to — a person who can support us through rough patches or even the everyday ups and downs of life. That’s where Talkspace comes in. Talkspace has more than 4,000 licensed therapists who are experienced in addressing the challenges we all face. To match with your perfect therapist for a fraction of the price of traditional therapy, go to Talkspace.com, Make sure to use the code ANGRY to get your first week free and show your support for this show.

And for the Angry Americans merch worn by Rachel Maddow and Paul Rieckhoff, behind-the-scenes videos from the show and more exclusive content, check out AngryAmericans.us. If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention. Join the movement now. Angry Americans is connecting, uniting and empowering Americans nationwide. And is powered by Righteous Media.

Watch the Conversation:

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices